Letter to the Editor: The role of BEAM in our community
Running a business can be challenging. Sometimes what a business owner needs most is someone who has been through it before, someone who can listen, offer an honest perspective and help work through a problem. That is what makes BEAM (Business Empowerment and Mentorship) such a valuable resource for our community. BEAM connects local entrepreneurs and Read More →
Letter to the editor
To the Editor, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the article Dubroff: Port, Ventura Harbor ready to haul in a big deal on Sunday, April 26th recognizing the collaborative efforts between the Port of Hueneme and Ventura Port District to bring commercial regional alignment to our two working waterfronts. I am the General Read More →
Letter to the editor
Editor’s Note: In 2011, our friend, Ritch Eich, published an article in the prestigious Proceedings Magazine (a monthly published by the U.S. Naval Institute founded in 1874) calling for Marines to be considered for the helm of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. 14 years later, he finally got his wish. Here are parts of his Read More →
Letter to the editor: Why TEDxSantaBarbara is more important than ever
Dear Editor, Santa Barbara has always been a city of ideas. From environmental activism to technological innovation, we’ve led conversations that shape the future. However, when public discourse is often divided, and big ideas get lost in the noise, we need spaces where thoughtful dialogue and new perspectives can thrive. That’s where TEDxSantaBarbara comes in. Read More →
Letter to the Editor: Youth encourage their peers to prioritize mental wellness
Dear Editor, Oxnard Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth are leading a transformative movement for mental health awareness, turning personal struggles into collective action. With World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd, we recognize their ongoing advocacy, which took center stage last March when students addressed the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) board Read More →
Letter to the editor: VCCU responds to PCBT’s recent coverage
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Letter to the Editor: Tribute to Howie Wennes was spot-on
Dear Editor, I just wanted to thank you for your kind words in the Pacific Coast Business Times about my dear friend, Howie Wennes (July 22, “Howie Wennes stepped up when CLU and the region needed him”). Your perspective was spot-on; particularly Howie’s fondness for a good joke. That man was blessed with a wicked Read More →
